Diana Botsford, faculty in the department of media, journalism and film at Missouri State University, received the 2013 Missouri Distance Learning Association Higher Education Educator award. This award is given annually to an instructor of higher education who has made important contributions to the field of distance learning.
“I’m thrilled and humbled to be selected for … [Read more...] about Faculty receives award from Missouri Distance Learning Association

The Missouri State University summer choir will present the Durufle “Requiem” at 7 p.m. July 23 at Grace United Methodist Church, 600 S. Jefferson Ave. Under the direction of Dr. Guy Webb, professor of music, the choir will be accompanied by Vicky Claborn on the organ.
The 30-voice choir, composed of students and community members, will also perform a collection of lighter … [Read more...] about Summer choir to sing ‘Requiem’

Dr. Chris Thompson, associate professor of voice and coordinator of vocal studies at Missouri State University, was cited in a recent review of Mohammed Fairouz’s 2012 album, “Native Informant.” Thompson sings a three-piece song cycle on the “exceptionally varied and complex album.”
The article published in the international touchstone for music reviews, “Fanfare,” … [Read more...] about Coordinator of vocal studies featured in classical CD

Ozarks Public Television (OPT) will premiere a locally produced documentary on Tent Theatre, a popular outdoor summer theater tradition located on the Missouri State University campus.
“Tent Theatre: 50 Fabulous Seasons!” will be broadcast on OPT at 8 p.m. July 11 and will repeat at 9 p.m. July 20. The program is presented as part of OPT’s commitment to local productions … [Read more...] about Ozarks Public Television presents MSU Tent Theatre documentary

Dr. Belva Worthen Prather, professor of music and director of the Missouri State University Wind Ensemble, was inducted into the Missouri Bandmasters Hall of Fame at the Lake of the Ozarks on June 24. The Missouri Bandmasters Hall of Fame honors band directors, both past and present, who have impacted high school and university bands in Missouri.
Prather has been teaching … [Read more...] about Lifetime of music recognized by hall of fame induction